Mandarin (Chinese) NAATI CCL:
find out where you stand
before you pay $814.
100 full-length Mandarin 普通话 dialogues written to the official CCL specification, read at exam speed, and marked line by line against your own words — so you know how far you are from 63 before you pay $814 to find out.
Mark my Mandarin — free → Exam factsNo signup needed · your first full dialogue is marked free
What the Mandarin test actually asks of you
| Pass mark | 63 out of 90 |
|---|---|
| What it is worth | 5 points towards skilled migration |
| Test fee | AUD $814 (correct at time of writing) |
| Format | Two dialogues, each 12–14 segments, roughly 300 words, segments up to 35 words |
| Mandarin dialogues here | 100 of 2241 across 12 subject areas |
Hear a real one
From Child Care Subsidy · Social Services · the same audio you get when you practise.
Good morning, welcome to Centrelink. I understand you'd like to apply for the Child Care Subsidy for your son. May I have your customer reference number first?
你好。是的，我儿子明年二月满三岁，我想送他去幼儿园。这是我的客户参考号。请问这个补贴是发给我，还是直接发给幼儿园？
The subsidy goes directly to your child care provider, so you only pay the gap fee. Under this year's Three Day Guarantee, most families get at least three subsidised days each week.
三天保障是什么意思？我先生全职工作，我现在在家照顾孩子。像我们这样的家庭，每周能有几天的补贴？
Subject areas covered in Mandarin
- Health 34
- Legal 30
- Employment 7
- Insurance 7
- Consumer Affairs 6
- Social Services 4
- Community Services 4
- Education 2
- Immigration 2
- Financial 2
- Housing 1
- Migration and Refugee Law 1
What the Mandarin dialogues are about
Every one of these is a full 12–14 segment dialogue with examiner-speed audio. Titles are shown as a Mandarin candidate sees them.
Read all 100 Mandarin dialogues with full transcripts → · 10 of them as a PDF
On your phone? The same Mandarin dialogues are in the NAATI CCL app for iPhone and Android.
Australian terms that cost Mandarin candidates marks
These come up constantly and rarely have a clean Mandarin equivalent. Each links to how to render it, and the trap to avoid.
- Medicare直接说英文 Medicare，不用翻译，因为这是专有名词，中文里没有对应词。
- Mental health care plan说“心理健康治疗计划”，并可补充说明是GP开的、用于Medicare报销心理咨询费用的计划。
- Out-of-pocket说“自付费用”或“自己承担的部分费用”。
- Lifeline直接说英文 Lifeline，因为这是机构专有名词。
- Emergency department说“急诊科”即可，这是标准对应词。
- Fair Work直接说英文 Fair Work，因为这是机构专有名词。
- Medical certificate说“病假证明”或“医生证明”。
- Medicare card说“Medicare卡”，保留英文名称加“卡”字即可。
- Excess说“自付额”或“免赔额”。
- Triple Zero说“000”或“三个零”，也可以说“紧急电话000”，保留数字。
- Fair Trading直接说英文 Fair Trading，因为这是机构专有名词，各州有各自的Fair Trading部门。
- Fair Work Commission直接说英文名称 Fair Work Commission，可在后面加一句简短说明“公平工作委员会”帮助听众理解，但机构名本身建议保留英文。
- Event number说“报案编号”或“案件编号”，视上下文可加“事件编号”。
- Local Court译为“地方法院”，是被广泛接受的标准译法。
The full Mandarin vocabulary list: all 124 terms by topic → · download it as a PDF
Questions people ask
Is the NAATI CCL test available in Mandarin?
Yes. Mandarin is one of the languages NAATI tests for the CCL. Passing adds 5 points to your skilled migration score. We currently publish 100 Mandarin practice dialogues.
How many marks do I need to pass?
63 out of 90, and at least 29 on each of the two dialogues. Marks come off for information you leave out, add, or change, and for language quality. We mark against the same published categories; the score is our own model's estimate, not a NAATI result.
How much does the real Mandarin CCL test cost?
AUD $814 (NAATI fees for 1 July 2026 – 30 June 2027), and you do not know the result until NAATI finalises it. That is the whole reason this site exists: know where you stand before you pay to sit it.
Can I wear headphones in the test?
No — no headsets, headphones or earphones of any kind. You use the computer's speakers and microphone. Older guides that tell you to wear wired headphones will get you caught out on the day. Only one screen is allowed at any time; your phone or tablet acts as the second camera.
Can I take notes?
Yes, with a pen and loose sheets of paper only. No typing of notes, and no electronic resources — dictionaries, web browsing, live captions or transcription — during the test.
What if I miss something — can I hear a segment again?
Yes, but it costs you. Each dialogue gives one free replay; beyond that you lose marks. Save it for the longest, most information-dense segment — or spend it when you have missed a number, a name, or a negation, because those cost more.
How long until I get my result, and how long is it valid?
NAATI's candidate instructions say results come by email within 4–6 weeks; they are issued individually as they are finalised, so two people who sat on the same day can hear back on different days. The result is valid for five years from the date of issue (three years if issued before 9 August 2022) and the expiry cannot be extended.
Is CCL still worth 5 migration points in Mandarin?
Yes. Credentialed Community Language points remain in the 189, 190 and 491 points tests. CCL is not a professional interpreting credential — passing it does not qualify you to work as an interpreter.
How the test works
Format and structure · Marking criteria and the 63-mark pass · How to pass · Fees · Dates and booking · All guides
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